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Levene Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Levin . Breton (Lévéné): from an old female personal name derived from Old Breton louuinid ‘joy gaiety’. The name gained popularity as it belonged to the mother of a Breton saint Gwenael.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leven, Levine, Levens, Lever, Levee, Levins, Revere, Lavine, Levell

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Where is the Levene family from?

You can see how Levene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Levene families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Levene's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Levene families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levene. 21% of Levene men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Levene women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levene were Clerk and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Tailor
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Levene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levene census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Levene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 998 military records available for the last name Levene. For the veterans among your Levene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levene lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Levene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Levene in 1953 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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